Becoming a Doula...
Women naturally want to support one another in pregnancy, birth and during the postpartum phase. Still, with our Western, disconnected,...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
Jul 1, 20193 min read
Shame Over Desiring a Natural Birth
Dear Mothers, You are not bad, defunct, broken, ignorant or unnecessary! You are good, selfless, strong, intuitive, gentle and NEEDED! I...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
Jun 28, 20194 min read
Nurses Hotline? No.
So often, postpartum doulas get confused with "baby nurses" but they are not the same! And it reminds me that parents often don't know...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
Jun 21, 20192 min read
The Sneaky Psychology of Maternity Care (Part 2)
Before you read this blog post, go back and read PART 1: Sneaky Psychology of Maternity Care Part 1 There is a lot more in that one of...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
Jun 21, 20194 min read
The Sneaky Psychology of Maternity Care (Part 1)
Education is very important. The understanding of how labor works, how your cervix and uterus operate and what really exists in the...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
Jun 21, 20192 min read
The EpiCurl
Might sound like a funny name but we (us birthy chics at MaternityWise) made it up based on the position and the fact that we use it with...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
May 28, 20192 min read
The Many Hats of a Postpartum Doula - part 2
So just what does a postpartum doula do? Remember, not all doulas are made alike. Since being a doula is an unregulated occupation, many...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
May 27, 20192 min read
The Many Hats of a Postpartum Doula - part 1
Okay, now the labor is over. The easy part begins, right? Oops! Did no one warn mom about her wacked-out sleep schedule or late night...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
May 20, 20192 min read
I Can't Afford to Become a Certified Doula
"I want to get qualified to attend births and postpartum moms, but I can't afford the training" Have you considered how getting certified...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
May 20, 20192 min read
Delayed Cord Clamping - What's All the Fuss?
Originally published by the BBC: "A new study shows that newborn babies can reap the health benefits of a delay in cutting their...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
May 20, 20192 min read
Emotional Vulnerability as a Doula
It's not easy being a doula. One aspect that might surprise you when you begin attending women, is the vulnerability you must allow...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
May 20, 20192 min read
oooooh, aaaaahh Massage in Labor
Did you know....? Massage benefits laboring moms in a lot of ways! When was the last time you had a massage? It may have been a...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
May 18, 20192 min read
Help! My Baby Won't Sleep!
Sleep Deprivation Have you ever experienced sleep-deprivation? Many of our military have... It's a form of mental and physical training...
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Anne Wallen, Director of MWI
May 18, 20193 min read
Pregnancy & Birth Are Normal Functions of the Female Body
Pregnancy and birth is a normal physiological function of the female body. In general, the female body is as capable of pregnancy and...
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